For External School Partners

LeadTeam Partners provides learning, networking, and business development opportunities for K12 consultants and partners.

Your Professional Home in the Independent School World.

The Work Behind the Work

Whether you are a solo consultant or part of a boutique firm, the "legwork" of running a practice in this space is significant. It’s the unbillable hours spent tracking association calendars, searching for the right leads, and trying to stay top-of-mind for school leaders while you are busy delivering results for your current clients.

LeadTeam was built to handle that groundwork. We act as a resource to help you identify project fits that match your expertise and provide a professional inner circle that understands the unique landscape of independent schools.

Select the Right Level for
You & Your Practice

Our membership levels are designed to support your goals — whether you are looking for a project engine or just want to stay in the loop with the industry’s leadership and build your professional network.

A straightforward way to keep your pulse on the industry. Friends receive industry-specific learning opportunities, the latest updates on association deadlines and speaking opportunities, and insights into market shifts.
Designed for solo experts and small boutique practices. Leaders use the community to stay sharp, build meaningful connections, and increase their reach. We help keep your name in front of our network of over 3,500 school contacts and ensure you remain part of the high-level industry conversation. Like Partners, Leaders get direct access to project opportunities where the school has already defined the scope and budget. We then share information each firm provides to us and encourage the school to see alignment between our partners and their goals.
Designed for established firms with the capacity to take on multiple or large-scale initiatives. Like Leaders, Partners get direct access to project opportunities where the school has already defined the scope and budget. We then share information each firm provides to us and encourage the school to see alignment between our partners and their goals.

The LeadTeam Network

At every level of membership, you are part of a resource-rich environment designed to keep your practice sharp and your name top-of-mind.

Market Intelligence: Stay in the loop with association introductions, calendars, and proposal windows.
Meaningful Connections: Access our learning Huddles and Community Meet-ups.
Vetted Visibility: Be part of a network trusted by over 3,500 school leaders.

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The LeadTeam Advantage:
Why We Gather

LeadTeam Partners Group Photo at NAIS Thrive

Meaningful Peer Connections

Excellence in the independent school consulting field shouldn’t happen in a vacuum. Our virtual and in-person gatherings are a space to build relationships, troubleshoot challenges, and share insights with other high-caliber experts. It is a community of practice where you can collaborate with peers who speak the same industry language.

Market Intelligence

We connect you with association executive directors and keep track of association deadlines, proposal windows, and industry trends so you don't have to. You get the updates you need to keep your practice aligned with what school and association leaders are actually looking for right now.

Qualified Opportunities

We work with school leaders to clarify what they need before a project ever reaches our network. By identifying the right project fits and confirming the budget upfront, we make sure the introductions we facilitate are a genuine match for your skills and your schedule.

Tangible Benefits

Consultants in our community have benefited from membership in countless ways, including:

Securing a new school client
Joining a Board of Trustees
Presenting at an association event
Appearing as a podcast guest
Collaborating on a project, presentation, or published article
Creating an accountability group
… and more!

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Expertise Across the Independent School Landscape

We support a diverse range of consultants and firms. If your work helps schools grow or sustain their mission, there is a place for you here:

Academic Leadership: Curriculum, Scheduling, School Culture & Community, Athletics
Strategic Direction: Planning, Visioning, and Board Governance
Institutional Growth: Enrollment, Marketing, Communications, Branding, and Design
Financial Sustainability: Fundraising, Finance, and Operations
Leadership Excellence: Search, Executive Coaching, and Professional Development
Future Readiness: AI Integration, Technology, and Innovation

Ready to Build a More Connected Practice?

Join the community where independent school consultants and coaches find their professional home.

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Testimonials

"Joining Lead Team Partners has been one of my best business decisions. As an external partner, I appreciate their efficient process, which seamlessly links me with school leaders who need support in my area of expertise. They take the time to understand the services offered by each external partner, which allows for an easy match with school leaders and facilitates effective collaboration."

Diana Artis, Ed.D. | Olive Branch Educators, LLC
"It has benefited me in several ways: I have connected with other consultants with whom I am now collaborating, I have had several opportunities to offer proposals for work projects, and I have participated in sessions with Association leaders. All of this has been valuable to me. I've also referred several of my client schools to LeadTeam Partners for other work and they have found it beneficial. This is a great service!"

Brooke Carroll | Acies Strategies
"LeadTeam Partners has been a great investment for me. I have enjoyed the professional community, networking opportunities, and professional development that have come through this group. Chris has done a great job vetting the right people and learning opportunities to make this an excellent resource for professional consultants serving schools!"

Adam Hotchkiss | LeadershipOne Technologies
"LeadTeam Partners has yielded opportunities to build new partnerships, connect with peer colleagues, discuss challenges, and celebrate each other’s wins. A special thanks to Chris for bringing us all together. His ability to create a space where information sharing and open-mindedness is of utmost importance has enhanced both individual and collective work. I’m grateful to be a part of a dynamic and supportive community!"

Laurie Ehrlich | Thrive Hive
"LeadTeam Partners offers something rare: a professional community built on genuine connection, not just networking. As a consultant in educational leadership, I sometimes find it challenging to find peers who truly understand the work and the unique challenges that come with it. LeadTeam has given me that space and the people in it have become trusted colleagues and collaborators."

Leigh Toomey | LeadHerShip Educational Solutions
Chris and LeadTeam Partners have been valuable to my consulting practice in at least three ways: referring prospective school clients; introducing other practitioners working in complementary domains; and finally, offering thoughtful conversation about a variety of emerging challenges and opportunities for independent schools. Chris is a natural connector and collaborator: that's the secret sauce of LeadTeam."

Pete Upham | Peter Upham Consulting, LLC
“I’ve really enjoyed being part of the LeadTeam community. Large social media groups often feel overwhelming, but this smaller, more intentional group is one I can truly keep up with and engage in. I’ve also missed the book clubs and trainings that were such a big part of my life when I worked in a school community. Being part of LeadTeam has brought that sense of connection back—it genuinely feels like being part of a family again.”New List Item

Paula Apostolou | Recentered Coaching & Consulting

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